ABC News camera in my kitchen
It started off as a normal work day: writing, tweeting, responding to emails and catching up after a few days out of town. I was also prepping for my guest appearance on Gina Murphy-Darling’s radio show: Mrs. Greens World (tune in tomorrow, 3/31 at 3 pm EST).
ABC News cameraman greeting my kids as they got off the school bus
ABC World News with Diane Sawyer comes a-callin’
This seemingly normal day quickly took a turn in the early afternoon. A little history: on Thursday I was quoted in a wonderful article by Jack Kaskey in Bloomberg BusinessWeek about bisphenol A (BPA) and how mothers are impacting change even when regulators fail to act.
Today (Friday) was an important day on the BPA front and one that didn’t end well. The FDA was deciding on a petition from environmentalists that would have banned bisphenol-A from all food and drink packaging, including plastic bottles and canned food.
Around 1:30 pm a call came in asking if I would appear on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer to talk about BPA and (at that time) the impending decision. A camera crew showed up at my door one hour later, smack in the middle of my interview with Mrs. Greens World!
During the interview I found out that the FDA rejected the call to ban BPA from food packaging-a disappointing and frustrating decision to say the least.
The power of moms (and dads)
Hopefully they’ll show my reaction to the decision-I was initially shocked, saddened and disappointed, but quickly realized that we moms (and dads) are a powerful bunch and we can continue to make a difference. This decision won’t stop us from speaking with our dollars and letting companies know that we won’t stand for toxic chemicals in our products.
The broadcast airs Saturday, March 31, 2012 5:30 CST/PST, 6:30 EST.
There’s more you can do: sign the Tide petition
At last count my petition asking Tide to remove a cancer causing chemical from its Tide Free & Gentle® laundry detergent was up to over 73,000! That’s incredible in my book of incredible. If you haven’t already, please sign the PETITION.
Thank you to all the moms and dads out there who continue to make a difference.
Big thank you to Gina Murphy-Darling of Mrs. Greens World for being so supportive and understanding when our interview was cut short.
You are a wonderful representative for us, Lori. So proud of you. 🙂
So exciting! Can’t wait to see it. Thank you for all of the work you do to get us this important information to keep our families safe.
Awesome, Lori! Congrats! Yay to you for all of your hard work for our safety.
Incredible, Lori! Thanks for protecting our kids. You ARE the power of MOMS.
Well of course they’d want you to talk about BPA, you’re so knowledgeable on the topic and you’re so vocal about getting rid of the stuff! What an exciting experience.
Can’t wait to see it. I won’t be able to watch it live- no cable. I am sure there will be a link somewhere on the internet after. YAY!
This is awesome!! Your a wonderful person Lori, we may not of “won” this time…but I fully believe it’s coming 🙂
That’s so great Lori – congrats on being recognized and continue the good work!
Oh my craziness Lori girl!!!!!!!! I JUST saw you!!!! I never watch tv and decided to turn it on when I heard they were talking about BPA and BAM – there was MY FRIEND Lori! I was totally freaking out for you!!! How incredible – you looked fab! Congrats and green luv comin atcha as always! xoxo Lynn (formerly SGM and Funt. Green!)
Lori, just saw your twitter update on LI, but I missed this! Can’t wait to catch it on video!
Amazing Lori! I was so happy to see you on ABC! You look good girl!! 🙂 Keep fighting! We will too! xo
You are so sweet Tiffany! Together we will make a difference.
Hey Lynn! Let me know if you need the link.
Lynn! So great to hear from you. Glad you caught the segment. It was a lot of fun-my kids were shell shocked. You had better keep in touch. I miss you!
Thank you so much Chrystal.
Thanks so much Ginger for all of your support!
Awwww thanks Michelle! You support is ALWAYS appreciated!
You are so wonderful Stephanie. Your constant support is so appreciated!
Thanks Andrea! I love every one of your comments 🙂
Thanks so much Ronnie. Thank you for all that you do. We are ALL the power of MOMS!!
You are so sweet Kathy. Thanks for your support-it means so much to me.
Lori! What an amazing week you had! I wish the decision had been different – was completely shocked too. It’s so disheartening…but hopefully this will get some more folks vocalizing their plans not to buy BPA-laden products and companies will eventually take heed or find themselves without any customers!! Awesome job!!!
Congratulations, Lori! That’s awesome.
Thanks so much Betsy!
Thanks Erin! Looks like we have to do it alone without government backing. Boy is our system backwards!